As people age, they often become overly attached to their homes and even though there may be compelling reasons to find other living arrangements, these folks will go to extreme lengths to remain in their homes. Notwithstanding the affection for their dwellings, there...

Planning for tax-qualified plans, which includes IRAs, 401(k)s and qualified retirement plans, requires a careful examination of the potential taxes that impact these assets. Unlike most other assets that receive a “basis step up” to current fair market value upon the...

A Stay Bonus is an inducement to your key employees to remain with the company after your death to preserve the enterprise value of the business. It is a contract with your key employees that provides that they will receive a significant bonus in every paycheck for a...

A revocable living trust (RLT) is an estate planning tool that allows you to avoid the probate process while maintaining total control for yourself and your loved ones. Therefore, no newspaper notices or letters to heirs are required, no records become public, there...

A Revocable Gift Trust is a particular type of revocable trust for educational or other specified purposes, often established for grandchildren or other close family members. This type of trust allows you, as the maker of the trust, to make gifts that are revocable...

“Where do I start? Whom do I contact? What is the best solution for Mom’s or Dad’s problem?” Some of us have been there and asked those questions, or we may find ourselves in that situation in the future. We want to take care of Mom or Dad, but...